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Mark Carver wrote:
What about the last generation high band Betamax machines? I'd guess
they used metal tape?

Yep, everything from SP onwards. As did U-Matic SP (BVU-850/870 etc)
from 1985 onwards. (U-Matic SP was developed primarily for Italy's RAI
who at the time wanted to continue down that road than jump to Betacam)

No, I meant high band Betamax. Bit like S-VHS.

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